Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has apologised to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. This apology is for comments he made about them during the campaign for the 2024 general election.
Antwi-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, is currently incarcerated. He is appealing for presidential clemency following his conviction.
The specific remarks that led to the apology were made during the election campaign period. Further details about the nature of these remarks have not been released.
The appeal for clemency is part of his legal efforts following a recent conviction. The details of the conviction have not been fully disclosed in this report.
The apology and clemency request come after his sentencing. The Judicial Service has not yet commented on the appeal.